Investigating the Battle of Hattin (Hittin) Example of using a Wiki.

TASK A Read this paper and write down Saladin's strategy for defeating the Frankish Occupiers


How Saladin defeated the Franks



TASK B. Click on these links and answer the following questions: Battle of Hattin (crusades encyclopedia) Battle of Hattin (2) (History of War)

1. According to the sources who caused Saladin's attack at Hattin?

Prince Reynald, lord of Kerak castle ?

Balian of Ibelin ?

Guy of Lusignan

2. When did it take place?

3. What did the battle lead to?


4. Post the account of the battle by Sihab Al Din on this page.


TASK B. At home, look at these three accounts of the Battle of Hattin. Write down how accurate each one is in your opinion.


Battle of Hattin, York University Hattin revisted


TASK C. Find and post 3 links to pictures of the battle from 3 contemporary sources.

The first one is done for you. Battle of Hattin pictures